Chapter 3572
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After this statement was voiced, the rest of the Hao Tian Sect Elders couldn't help but inhale sharply...
"By dragging the royal household into this, are you, Sect Master, actually planning to eliminate Xu Sheng by employing the Crown Prince?"
"I had thought you really intended to give up on the assassination plot. I never would have imagined you'd deceive the people from the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect and Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect just to kill Xu Sheng!"
"No, absolutely not; if we truly acted in such a manner, I fear the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect and Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect would become enemies. By then, the isolated Hao Tian Sect would stand no chance against Martial Soul Hall!"
"I disagree as well. Sect Master Ning and Sect Master Yu hadn't left when we agreed to abandon the assassination plan. If we were to go through with it, where would we, the elders of Hao Tian Sect, put our faces?"
"However, I believe the Sect Master's approach is not without merit. The Crown Prince and Xu Sheng may be friends, but given the numerous assassination attempts we've made, anyone could figure out with their backside that it won't be so easily overlooked. It's better to embrace the plot!"
"The risk of such an act is far too great. Sect Master, please think thrice! Don't act rashly and doom us... no, the future of Hao Tian Sect!"
"They may die without consequence, but these young disciples of Hao Tian Sect must not be allowed any mishap!"
Tang Xiao's mouth twitched, and he said somewhat helplessly, "Elders, in your eyes, am I such a person who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals?"
After all, he was a Sect Master who naturally had to consider the welfare of the sect!
However, the elders simply gave him a "think for yourself" look...
Seeing they had completely misunderstood him, he explained, "The reason I made such a request was only to test the character of Xu Sheng!"
"If he is someone who seeks revenge for the slightest grievance, of course, we cannot allow him to return to Martial Soul City alive."
"On the other hand, if he could dismiss grievances with a smile, perhaps, we might befriend him!"
With this explanation, the elders breathed a sigh of relief...
"So that's it. Worthy of being the Sect Master, I knew it couldn't be that simple!"
"Still, if the Crown Prince agrees to let our Hao Tian Sect meet with Xu Sheng, then... who should we send?"
Tang Xiao answered without hesitation, "Naturally, it will be me, the Sect Master. Otherwise, how could we show the sincerity of Hao Tian Sect?"
"However, considering Xu Sheng's Title Douluo strength, it's likely we'll need two more elders to accompany me. That way, if anything unexpected happens, we will have the absolute assurance to take him down!"
Having said that, the elders of Hao Tian Sect had nothing more to say...
"Well... The Sect Master's words do make sense. Let's do that, provided the Crown Prince agrees to facilitate the meeting!"
Tang Xiao was quite confident, "Don't worry, the Crown Prince will surely not refuse. After all, if our upper three families sever ties with Martial Soul Hall, it will put great pressure on the royal household as well!"
The principle of 'when the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold' is something Xue Ye couldn't possibly fail to understand!
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The next day!
Sea God's Island!
Inside the palace!
All the Sacred Pillars were looking towards Poseissi, waiting for his response...
The latter, seated on the Ice Throne, slowly opened his eyes and then looked down...
"Have you handled your assigned tasks well?"
Upon hearing this, all the Sacred Pillars responded in unison, "Yes, High Priest!"
The Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar added, "High Priest, we have brought over the Soul Masters with the highest soul power rank. Each of them has reached the Black Rank during the assessment, and they are now outside!"
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If the potential doesn't even reach the Black Rank, then even if the soul power rank is sufficient, one cannot take on the role of a Sacred Pillar!
Poseissi nodded slightly, then said again, "Very good, but since these people have all reached Black Rank potential, their ages must not be very big, right?"
The Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar showed an embarrassed expression before explaining, "This... High Priest, as you know, it has been many years since the last opening of the Sea God Assessment."
"The only exception is that Xu Sheng from the outside world, so… should we perhaps lower the age requirement a bit?"
It must be known that there can only be seven Sacred Pillars in total on Sea God's Island; unless someone perishes or is unfit for duty, there is no possibility for others to contend!
This re-selection was only because they had been attacked by abyssal creatures; under normal circumstances, it would be impossible!
Poseissi glanced at him, "Sea Dragon, I am naturally aware of this point, but the role of a Sacred Pillar carries the duty to guard Sea God's Island, and both strength and talent must be top-notch!"
"So, we cannot lower the standards just because an accident occurred. That would be irresponsible to Sea God's Island!"
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Holy Spirit Cult!
One of the deacons, upon learning the situation on the battlefield, hurriedly reported to the Ghost Emperor, "My... My report, Sect Hierarch, the Douling Empire's army has halted their advance first, and the federation has done the same, both sides have chosen a ceasefire!"
Both sides had not yet suffered significant losses, yet they had stopped the war so soon!
Upon hearing this, the Ghost Emperor's eyes narrowed slightly, "Hm..."
This situation was also within his expectations...
Even before this, he had guessed that Xue Yuntian might end the battle early!
Of course, the fundamental reason is still the sudden disappearance of the Abyssal Creature army and the Abyssal Emperor!
The deacon, unable to discern the former's intent, hesitated, "Sect Hierarch, at this rate, it seems that all our efforts have been in vain!"
"Perhaps we should have the evil Soul Masters hidden within the army take action, to incite the war again!"
To think of a ceasefire at this juncture? That is not for you to decide!
At the very least, the Douling Empire or the federation must suffer significant casualties!
The Ghost Emperor shook his head, rejecting the suggestion, "No... this is enough."
Having Holy Spirit Cult's evil Soul Masters planted within the Douling Empire's army could create unimaginable benefits when necessary!
If we deliberately provoke a war now, the people of the federation are not fools, they will surely contact the emperor of the Douling Empire, and they'll be able to deduce that it's the Holy Spirit Cult's doing...
Then, it would simply mean exposing ourselves for no reason!
The deacon opened his mouth, "Sect Hierarch, if you say so, there definitely won't be a problem!"
"But there is one more thing, the Douling Empire seems to have also issued a comprehensive order to eradicate the Holy Spirit Cult's evil Soul Masters!"
The Ghost Emperor showed no concern, "It doesn't matter. There is no point in continuing to stay here. Apart from the Holy Spirit Cult's evil Soul Masters infiltrated into the army of the Douling Empire, the rest will leave with me!"
The former responded respectfully, "Yes, Sect Hierarch!!"
At this moment, Tang Wulin looked at Zhao Chong with eyes full of gratitude, "Hall Master Zhao, thank you for bringing us to the new Shrek Academy."
The latter chuckled softly, "Wulin, that's something you shouldn't be saying. Don't forget, although you are the Sea God Pavilion Master, you are also the Young Sect Master of the Tang Sect."
Hearing this, Tang Wulin gave a sheepish smile, "Right..."
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